05 October 1894 Factual 1 mins
Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife in his hand at the opening of the act. He then hurls the knife away and begins a rapid series of dance-like motions, executing numerous cartwheels and whirling movements.
Watch the official Hadj Cheriff 1894 trailer in HD below.
Hadji Cheriff as Himself
William Heise Director
Хадж шериф Trailer
Hadj Cheriff, Arab Knife Juggler Trailer
United States 05 October 1894
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